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Ingredientes
- 1 medium to large sugar pumpkin (also called a pie pumpkin) 4-5 pounds than regular ones
- 1 medium onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 glove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoons oil (canola, olive or grapeseed)
- 1 pound ground venison
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 cups cooked quinoa
- 1/2 cup dried cherries
- 2 cups butternut squash, cubed
- Total Fat 2.1g
- Sugars 5.4g
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